Storage and lubrication device for safety razors

ABSTRACT

A razor storage device, for storing, lubricating, and protecting a safety razor, can include: a lower piece, including a lower interior cavity, a lower front cutout, a lower retaining ring, a protruding hook, and an upper protruding section; an upper piece, including a lower interior cavity, a lower front cutout, a lower retaining ring, a stability plate, and an extended portion; a hinge; upper and lower lubricating pads, including an inner foam core, an outer core with layers of polypropylene sheets, and an outer cover of a microfiber material, all impregnated with a lubricating oil, including a mineral oil, and optionally treated with an antimicrobial agent. The razor storage device can store a safety razor, thereby lubricating and extending the useful life of razor blades.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/026,960, filed Jul. 21, 2014, which is herewith incorporated hereinby reference, in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of cases andprotector for safety razors, and more particularly to devices andmethods for extending the useful life of the blades of a safety razor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Safety razors, in the form of disposable razors and razors withreplaceable disposable blade attachments remain very popular for dailyshaving use.

In use of safety razors, the useful life of the blades of a safety razoris significant, as it can be cost prohibitive to replace disposableblade attachments or disposable razor on a frequent basis.

As a consequence of the high cost of frequent replacement, many methodsand devices for extending the useful life of disposable razors and bladeattachment have been proposed in the past.

Such past methods, systems, and devices, include:

-   -   a) Drying of the blade/blades after use;    -   b) Storing the razor outside of humid areas, such as bathrooms;    -   c) Storing the blade/blades in a cup, jar, or drinking glass        with mineral oil or alcohol;    -   d) Applying a lubricant of some kind with a cotton swab, Q-Tip;        and/or    -   e) “Dry shaving”, without the use of water or shaving foam at        all.

Cases for safety razors are available, but most are merely plasticcontainers for storage, which do not provide any function to protect therazor blades from oxidation and other degradation, which causes theblades to become dull.

Additionally, there are containers and cases for submerging or partiallysubmerging a razor in different solutions to prevent oxidation, but mostrequire the ongoing purchase of special liquid solutions from themanufacturer, and may not be convenient to use or transport, due to riskof spillage.

As such, considering the foregoing, it may be appreciated that therecontinues to be a need for novel and improved devices and methods forextending the useful life of safety razors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The foregoing needs are met, to a great extent, by the presentinvention, wherein in aspects of this invention, enhancements areprovided to the existing models for storing, protecting, and extendingthe useful life of a safety razor, by in various aspects andembodiments, providing a device which is low-cost to manufacture anduse, simple to operate, and convenient for travel.

In an aspect, a razor storage device, for storing and lubricating asafety razor, can include:

-   -   a) a lower piece, which can further include:        -   i. a lower interior cavity, which is formed as a cavity            inside a shell of the lower piece which is accessible            through a lower opening;        -   ii. a lower front cutout; and        -   iii. a lower retaining ring, which is an inward protruding            ledge connected to an upper edge of the lower piece, such            that the lower retaining ring surrounds parts of the lower            opening into the lower interior cavity; and    -   b) an upper piece, further comprising:        -   i. an upper interior cavity, which is formed as a cavity            inside a surface of the upper piece, such that the cavity is            accessible through an upper opening;        -   ii. an upper front cutout; and        -   iii. an upper retaining ring, which is an inward protruding            ledge connected to a lower edge of the upper piece, such            that the upper retaining ring surrounds parts of the lower            opening into the upper interior cavity; and    -   c) a hinge, such that a rear part of the upper portion is        rotationally connected to a rear part of the lower portion, via        the hinge;    -   d) a lower lubricating pad, which is positioned inside the lower        interior cavity of the lower piece, such that the lower        retaining ring is configured to secure the lower lubricating pad        in position inside the lower interior cavity; and    -   e) an upper lubricating pad, which is positioned inside an upper        interior cavity of the upper piece;    -   such that the razor storage device is configured to contain an        upper part of a safety razor, including a razor head, such that        a razor handle protrudes from a front of the razor storage        device, through a front aperture formed by the lower and upper        front cutouts, when the razor storage device is in a closed        configuration.

In a related aspect, the lower and upper lubricating pads can beimpregnated with a lubricating oil.

In a further related aspect, the lubricating oil can be a mineral oil.

In another related aspect, the upper piece, the lower piece, and thehinge can be made in one piece

In yet another related aspect, the upper piece, the lower piece, and thehinge can be made from a plastic material.

In a related aspect, the upper and lower lubricating pads can eachfurther include:

-   -   a) an inner core, which can be made from a polyurethane foam;    -   b) an outer core, which can be made from a polypropylene fine        fiber material, configured such that the outer core covers the        inner core, or is sandwiched over and under the inner core; and    -   c) an outer cover, which can be made from a microfiber fabric,        configured such that the outer cover covers the outer core and        the inner core.

In another related aspect, the upper and lower lubricating pads can eachbe treated with an antimicrobial agent.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, certain embodiments of theinvention in order that the detailed description thereof herein may bebetter understood, and in order that the present contribution to the artmay be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional embodimentsof the invention that will be described below and which will form thesubject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of embodiments inaddition to those described and of being practiced and carried out invarious ways. In addition, it is to be understood that the phraseologyand terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for thepurpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conceptionupon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basisfor the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carryingout the several purposes of the present invention. It is important,therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalentconstructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope ofthe present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a razor storage device, according to anembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a razor storage device with lubricatingpads removed from the device, according to an embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a razor storage device in an openconfiguration, with a safety razor inserted, according to an embodimentof the invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a razor storage device in a closedconfiguration, with a safety razor inserted, according to an embodimentof the invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a razor storage device, according to anembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a razor storage device in a closedconfiguration, with a safety razor inserted, according to an embodimentof the invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a lubricating pad, according to anembodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed thatthe present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obviouscombination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure thedisclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilledin the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presentedwith lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe ingreater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding theinvention.

The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to thestructure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplaryconstructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory andillustrative rather than exhaustive.

In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a systemfor razor storage device 100 with reference to FIG. 1, in such mannerthat like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; aconvention that we shall employ for the remainder of this specification.

In an embodiment a razor storage device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, forstoring and lubricating a safety razor, can include:

-   -   a) a lower piece 110, further comprising:        -   i. a lower interior cavity 212, as shown in FIG. 2, which is            formed as a cavity inside a shell of the lower piece which            is accessible through a lower opening;        -   ii. a lower front cutout 114;        -   iii. a lower retaining ring 115, which can be configured as            an inward protruding ledge connected to an upper edge of the            lower piece, such that the lower retaining ring 115            surrounds parts of the lower opening into the lower interior            cavity 212;    -   b) an upper piece 120, further comprising:        -   iv. an upper interior cavity 222, as shown in FIG. 2, which            is formed as a cavity inside a surface of the upper piece            120, such that the cavity is accessible through an upper            opening;        -   v. an upper front cutout 124;        -   vi. an upper retaining ring 125, which can be configured as            an inward protruding ledge connected to a lower edge of the            upper piece 120, such that the upper retaining ring 125            surrounds parts of the lower opening into the upper interior            cavity 222;    -   c) a hinge 130, such that a rear part of the upper portion 120        is rotationally connected to a rear part of the lower portion        110, via the hinge 130;    -   d) a lower lubricating pad 142, which is positioned inside the        lower interior cavity 212 of the lower piece 110, such that the        lower retaining ring 115 is configured to secure the lower        lubricating pad 142 in position inside the lower interior cavity        212;    -   e) an upper lubricating pad 144, which is positioned inside the        upper interior cavity 222 of the upper piece 120, such that the        upper retaining ring 125 is configured to secure the upper        lubricating pad 144 in position inside the upper interior cavity        222;    -   wherein the razor storage device 100 is configured to contain an        upper part of a safety razor, including the razor head, such        that the razor handle protrudes from a front of the razor        storage device 100, when the razor storage device 100 is in a        closed configuration, wherein the upper and lower pieces 120 110        have been folded together.

In a related embodiment, FIG. 2 shows the razor storage device 100 withthe lower and upper lubricating pads 142 144 removed from the lower andupper interior cavities 212 222, further showing the lower interiorcavity 212 and the upper interior cavity 222.

In a related embodiment, the lubricating pads 142 144 can be impregnatedwith a lubricating oil, such that the lubricating oil coats, lubricatesand protects a razor blade of the razor head, after each use of thesafety razor, during storage of the safety razor in the razor storagedevice 100.

In a related embodiment, the lubricating oil can include:

-   -   a) Vegetable oils, which are substantially colorless and        odorless, including coconut oil;    -   b) Mineral oils, which includes various colorless and odorless,        light mixtures of higher alkanes from a non-vegetable (mineral)        source, including        -   i. paraffinic oils, based on n-alkanes;        -   ii. naphthenic oils, based on cycloalkanes; and/or        -   iii. aromatic oils, based on aromatic hydrocarbons; and        -   iv. compositions of these;    -   c) Other protective and lubricating oils, which are colorless        and odorless; and    -   d) Combinations of these.

In related embodiments, the lubricating oil can be Johnson's Baby Oil™,manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., or othermineral oils with fragrance additives, including other brands or genericversions of perfumed mineral oil, which are well-known generically asbaby oils.

In related embodiments, the lubricating oil serves the purpose ofextending the useful life of razor blades and cutting edges of the razorblades, by slowing or eliminating corrosive and oxidizing effects ofexposure to water and airborne water vapor.

In a related embodiment, the upper and lower pieces 120 110 and thehinge 130 can be manufactured in one piece, which can be injectionmolded using a plastic material, such as polypropylene, acrylonitrilebutadiene styrene and polyvinyl chloride, including unplasticizedpolyvinyl chloride and post chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. The hinge130 is in such an embodiment formed as an integral part of the razorstorage device 100 at the time of molding, using a well-known method ofplastic injection molding for creating hinges between parts.

In a related embodiment, FIG. 3 shows the razor storage device 100 in anopen configuration, with the lower and upper lubricating pads 142 144inserted in the lower and upper interior cavities 212 222, with a safetyrazor 300 inserted, such that the razor head 302 is resting on the lowerlubricating pad 142, and the razor handle 304 is protruding to a frontof the razor storage device 100.

A safety razor 300, can include various non-electronic safety razors,normally used for wet shaving, including disposable razors and razorswith replaceable disposable blade attachments or cartridges.

In a related embodiment, the lower and upper pieces can each have adepth of approximately three quarters of an inch in depth.

In a related embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower and upper frontcutouts 114 124 combine to form a combined front aperture 404, when therazor storage device is in a closed configuration, such that the razorhandle 304 of an inserted safety razor 300, can protrude through thecombined front aperture 404.

In a related embodiment, the lower and upper front cutouts 114 124 caneach substantially be in the shape of respectively a lower half-circleand an upper half-circle, such that the combined front aperture 404, issubstantially circle shaped.

In a related embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the razor storage device100 can include a latch mechanism 502, such that:

-   -   a) The upper piece 120 further comprises one or more protruding        hooks 128, as shown typically two protruding hooks 128, which        are connected to a front of the upper piece, are hook-shaped,        and protrude downwards;    -   b) The lower piece 110 further comprises a lower rim 116, which        can further comprise a recess on an underside of the lower rim        116;    -   Such that the protruding hooks 128 are configured to engage with        the lower rim 116, when the razor storage device 100 is closed,        such that the upper piece 120 is locked in place with the lower        piece 110, when the razor storage device 100 is in a closed        configuration.

In a further related embodiment, the upper piece 120 can furthercomprise an upper rim 126, formed in or connected to a front part of theupper piece, such that the protruding hooks 128, are connected to theupper rim 126.

In a related embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper piece 120 canfurther include upper protruding sections 529, which are configured toprovide additional volume for the upper interior cavity 222, and toprovide additional strength, rigidity, and stability of the upper piece120, according to well-known design principles for plastic parts.

In a related embodiment, the razor storage device 100 can furtherinclude an at least one additional small cavity 523 in an upper part ofthe upper interior cavity 222 of the upper piece 120, which is formed bythe upper protruding sections 529, for the purpose of allowing a razorshead to easily and gently rest in a pocket or void between the upper andlower lubricating pads 144 142.

In a related embodiment, the lower piece 110 can further include astability plate 518, on an underside of the lower piece, which is addedto provide additional strength, rigidity, and stability, according towell-known design principles for plastic parts, and also to function asa stable resting point for the razor storage device 100, such that it isconfigured to be positioned on a flat surface, such as a table orcountertop.

In a further related embodiment, the lower piece 110 can furthercomprise an extended portion 119, which protrudes from a front of thebottom of the lower piece 110, for the purpose of providing a graspingpoint opposite the upper rim 126, such that a user can easily open therazor storage device 100 from the closed and latched position.

In a related embodiment, the lower and upper retaining rings 115 125 canhave a width of one quarter of an inch, protruding inwards towards thecombined interior of the razor storage device 100, when in a closedconfiguration. The thickness of the lower and upper retaining rings 115125 can typically be in a range of 0.5-3 mm, and generally as thin aswill be supported by conventional injection molding processes.

In a further related embodiment, the razor storage device 100 canfurther comprise a rear connection point 150, which can include aconnection aperture, such that the rear connection point 150 isconnected to a rear of either the upper or lower piece, such that theconnection point is configured to attach to a lanyard or otherconnection component, according to user needs.

In a related embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, an inserted safety razor300, can be stored in the razor storage device 100 in an upside downposition, inverted position, rather than as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in aregular position.

In a related embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, which illustrates a crosssectional view of a lubricating pad 700, which can be a right or leftlubricating pad 142 144, which can include:

-   -   a) a soft foam inner core 702;    -   b) an outer core 704, which is configured such that the inner        core 702 is sandwiched between an upper layer 744 and a lower        layer 742 of the outer core 704; and    -   c) an outer cover 706, which is configured such that the outer        cover covers both the outer core 704 and the inner core 702.

In an alternative embodiment, the outer core 704 can be configured suchthat it entirely covers the inner core 702;

In a further related embodiment, the soft foam inner core 702 can have athickness of approximately 0.5 inches, and can be made from apolyurethane foam, and serves the purpose of allowing a gentlecompression formed recess upon enclosing a razor head 302 inside therazor storage device 100. The polyurethane foam can for example be anexpanded or extruded, open-cell or closed-cell, flexible polyurethanefoam. In general, the soft foam inner core 702 can be made of soft foammaterial, such as softer versions of upholstery foams.

In a further related embodiment, the outer core 704 can be made of apolypropylene fabric, and can for example be configured as a layer of 4,8, 12, 16, 20, 24, or 28 polypropylene fabric sheets, which are waterresistant and oil absorbing, such that the outer core 704 functions as aprimary reservoir for the lubricating oil. Such polypropylene fabricsare commonly used for oil spill clean-up in waterways and at sea, aswell as for spills occurring on land and in buildings, since they willnot retain water, but can absorb large quantities of oil relative tovolume and weight of the polypropylene fabric. The number of layers ofpolypropylene fabric can vary, such that there can be only one layer, ora large number of layers, including over 28 layers, depending onapplication, and the specific type of polypropylene fabric.

Some examples of polypropylene fabric sheets for use in the outer core704 include:

-   -   a) PIG™ Oil-Only Absorbent Mat Pad, manufactured by New Pig        Corporation;    -   b) WY-JH03 oil absorbent roll, and universal spill laminate        fabric manufactured by Jiahe™; and    -   c) YL-PPO melt-blown oil absorbent fabric manufactured by Yuli™.

In a further related embodiment, the outer cover 706 can be made of amicrofiber fabric, including a microfiber polyester and/or polyamidefabric. The outer cover 706 can be sewn together around the outer andinner cores 702 704, or it can be heat bonded together, according towell-known industrial methods.

In related embodiments, the upper and lower lubricating pads 144 142 canbe configured to match the shape and size of respectively the upper andlower interior cavities 222 212.

In a related embodiment, the upper and lower lubricating pads 144 142can be identical, of similar shape, size, and composition.

In a related embodiment, parts of or all of the upper and lowerlubricating pads 144 142 can be antimicrobial, for example via treatmentwith an antimicrobial agent, or via construction from materials that areinherently antimicrobial. This can include treatment with or use ofvarious well-known agents or materials with antibiotic and/or antifungalproperties.

In a further related embodiment, the soft foam inner core 702, the outercore 704; and/or the outer cover 706 can be treated with anantimicrobial agent.

In a further related embodiment, the lubricating oil can be treated withan antimicrobial agent, or include an inherently antimicrobial property.

In a related embodiment, the upper and lower lubricating pads 144 142,when impregnated with lubricating oil, function in a manner similar toan ink-pad, such that they can discharge a thin layer of lubricating oilonto a safety razor's 300 blade/blades, when the razor head 302 isgently pushed into the surface of either the upper or lower lubricatingpad 144 142, and discharge a thin layer of the lubricating oil onto theblade/blades, for example with a gentle slight pull down of the safetyrazor 300 handle 304, when the safety razor 300 is inside the razorstorage device 100 in a closed configuration.

In a related embodiment, no seals are provided, nor necessary for thepurpose of containing the lubricating oil within the confines of therazor storage device 100, as the correct measured amount of lubricatingoil applied to the lubricating pads 142 144 is substantially less thanthe lubricating pads 142 144 are capable of absorbing. This allows forthe razor storage device 100 in a closed configuration to be stored whenin virtually any position, without leakage of the lubricating oil.

In a related embodiment of a process or method of using the razorstorage device 100, after a user has shaved with and then rinsed thesafety razor 300, the safety razor 300 need only be blotted on a toweland the blade/blades then nested upon the oiled pad contained within therazor storage device 100, and the case closed. At this point the shavingportion, i.e. head 302, of the safety razor 300 is gently depressedbetween the upper and lower lubricating pads 144 142, such that theblade/blades are coated with a very thin film of oil. Hereafter, theuser may wish to replace the manufacturer's plastic safety clip over therazors head 302, or choose to leave the safety razor 300 inside thecase/container, which holds the oil absorbing pads until its next use.

Here has thus been described a multitude of embodiments of the razorstorage device 100, and methods related thereto, which can be employedin numerous modes of usage.

The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from thedetailed specification, and thus, it is intended by the appended claimsto cover all such features and advantages of the invention, which fallwithin the true spirit and scope of the invention.

Many such alternative configurations are readily apparent, and should beconsidered fully included in this specification and the claims appendedhereto. Accordingly, since numerous modifications and variations willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction and operation illustrated anddescribed, and thus, all suitable modifications and equivalents may beresorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A razor storage device for storing, lubricating,and protecting a safety razor, comprising: a) a lower piece, furthercomprising: a lower interior cavity, which is configured as a cavityinside a shell of the lower piece, such that the lower interior cavityis accessible through a lower opening; b) an upper piece, furthercomprising: an upper interior cavity, configured as a cavity inside ashell of the upper piece, such that the upper interior cavity isaccessible through an upper opening; wherein a rear part of the upperpiece is rotationally connected to a rear part of the lower piece; andc) a lower lubricating pad, which is positioned inside the lowerinterior cavity; wherein the razor storage device is configured toaccept an upper part of a safety razor, including a razor head, suchthat a razor handle protrudes from a front of the razor storage device,when the razor storage device is in a closed configuration.
 2. The razorstorage device of claim 1, wherein the lower piece further comprises alower front cutout.
 3. The razor storage device of claim 2, wherein theupper piece further comprises an upper front cutout, such that the lowerand upper front cutouts combine to form a combined front aperture, whenthe razor storage device is in a closed configuration, such that therazor storage device is configured to allow the razor handle of thesafety razor to protrude through the combined front aperture.
 4. Therazor storage device of claim 3, wherein the lower and upper frontcutouts are each shaped as respectively a lower half-circle and an upperhalf-circle, such that the combined front aperture is circle shaped. 5.The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein the lower piece furthercomprises a lower retaining ring, which is configured as an inwardprotruding ledge, which is connected to an upper edge of the lowerpiece, such that the lower retaining ring surrounds parts of the loweropening into the lower interior cavity, such that the lower retainingring is configured to secure the lower lubricating pad in positioninside the lower interior cavity.
 6. The razor storage device of claim1, wherein the upper piece further comprises an upper retaining ring,which is configured as an inward protruding ledge, which is connected toa lower edge of the upper piece, such that the upper retaining ringsurrounds parts of the lower opening into the upper interior cavity,such that the upper retaining ring is configured to secure an upperlubricating pad in position inside the upper interior cavity.
 7. Therazor storage device of claim 1, further comprising a hinge, such thatthe rear part of the upper piece is rotationally connected to the rearpart of the lower piece, via the hinge.
 8. The razor storage device ofclaim 1, further comprising an upper lubricating pad, which ispositioned inside the upper interior cavity.
 9. The razor storage deviceof claim 8, wherein the lower and upper lubricating pads are impregnatedwith a lubricating oil.
 10. The razor storage device of claim 9, whereinthe lubricating oil is a mineral oil.
 11. The razor storage device ofclaim 1, wherein the upper piece, the lower piece, and the hinge aremade in one piece.
 12. The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein theupper piece, the lower piece, and the hinge are made from a plasticmaterial.
 13. The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein: a) the upperpiece further comprises at least one protruding hook, which is connectedto a front of the upper piece, such that the protruding hook extendsdownwards; and b) the lower piece further comprises a lower rim; suchthat the at least one protruding hook is configured to engage with thelower rim, when the razor storage device is in a closed configuration,such that the upper piece is locked in place with the lower piece. 14.The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper piece furthercomprises an upper rim, which is connected to a front part of the upperpiece, such that the at least one protruding hook is connected to theupper rim.
 15. The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein the upperpiece further comprises at least one upper protruding section, which isconfigured to provide additional volume for the upper interior cavity,and to provide additional strength, rigidity, and stability of the upperpiece.
 16. The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein the lower piecefurther comprises a stability plate, which is connected to an undersideof the lower piece, such that the stability plate is configured toprovide additional strength and rigidity, and to function as a stableresting point for the razor storage device, such that the razor storagedevice is configured to be positioned on a flat surface.
 17. The razorstorage device of claim 1, wherein the lower piece further comprises anextended portion, which is connected to the lower piece, such that theextended portion protrudes from a front of a bottom of the lower piece,such that the extended portion is configured to provide a grasping pointopposite the upper rim, whereby the razor storage device is configuredto allow a user to open the razor storage device from a closed andlatched position.
 18. The razor storage device of claim 1, wherein thelower lubricating pad further comprises: a) an inner core, which is madefrom a polyurethane foam; and b) an outer core, which is made from afabric material, which is configured to absorb a lubricating oil;wherein the inner core is sandwiched between an upper layer and a lowerlayer of the outer core.
 19. The razor storage device of claim 18,wherein the fabric material is a polypropylene fabric material.
 20. Therazor storage device of claim 18, further comprising: an outer cover,which is made from a microfiber fabric; wherein the outer cover isconfigured to cover both the outer core and the inner core.
 21. Therazor storage device of claim 18, wherein the outer core is configuredas a plurality of polypropylene fabric sheets.
 22. The razor storagedevice of claim 18, wherein the polyurethane foam is a closed cell foam.23. The razor storage device of claim 8, wherein the lower and upperlubricating pads are treated with an antimicrobial agent.